Balance by Science · PCOS Fitness Coach

Reverse dieting: What it is, when you need it, and how to properly execute

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Coach Meg reveals that maintenance phases can still produce fat loss and are nourishing for your body.
Coach Meg explains reverse dieting - a method of slowly increasing calories after a dieting phase to minimize fat gain while returning to maintenance levels. She covers when it's needed, how hormones like ghrelin and cortisol are affected by dieting, and provides practical steps for implementing a reverse diet safely.

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A practical look at reverse dieting and when a maintenance phase may be the better call.

Coach Meg takes a plain look at reverse dieting and when a slow calorie increase actually makes sense. She keeps the focus on small 100 to 200 calorie bumps, and on the more basic question underneath it all: is someone under eating, or just running too hard for too long?

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Trying to stop guessing whether you need a reverse diet?

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